What are the benefits and potential risks associated with Arepanrix™ H1N1?
Criteria have been established to assess the immunogenicity of vaccines. Clinical trial results indicate that Arepanrix meets all of these criteria, which means that the vaccine produces an adequate level of protection against the H1N1 pandemic virus. As with all medicinal products, there may be side effects or adverse events associated with the use of the product. Some of the very common adverse events that have been observed in clinical trials with the pandemic vaccine include pain at the injection site, fatigue, headache, swollen glands in the neck, joint pain, and muscle ache. Refer to the product leaflet for additional information on adverse events. Individuals should not be given the vaccine if they have a history of a severe allergic reaction to any of the ingredients that are in the vaccine. These ingredients include eggs or egg products, or chicken proteins. Refer to the product leaflet for a full list of vaccine ingredients. Individuals should not take the vaccine if they hav
